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    Question

    An idiom/phrase is given in bold. Following this

    idiom/phrase are given three sentences, which use the given idiom/phrase. The idiom/phrase may or may not be used correctly in one or more sentences. Identify the sentence(s) that use(s) the idioms/phrases incorrectly either in grammar or context and mark the answer accordingly. Tough pill to swallow I. It was a tough pill to swallow that my father’s fortune had been squandered. II. Eating a large candy bar was a tough pill to swallow for the children. III. Winning the game was a tough pill to swallow after all the practice.
    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only I and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The idiom "a tough pill to swallow" means a situation, fact, or piece of news that is difficult or unpleasant to accept or deal with

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